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ENGINEERING PROJECTS IN COMMUNITY SERVICE (EPICS)

Scope: CUPB has adopted five villages in its vicinity, CUHP has adopted three such villages in its vicinity and CIS also works in various social service projects. There are many problems being faced by these communities and also by the society that we live in. Many of these require Engineering solutions – some short term and the others long term. Others may require creating awareness, filling communication gaps, deploying information at right places at right time.

The problems will be static on the website of EPICS, till their solution is found out and deployed. Such problems will then be removed from EPICS portal and new ones will be added.

Assessment and Evaluation: : If a student chooses this vertical, he will have to work on either the chosen and identified problem as a whole or on a part of it, as deemed fit by the department / mentor faculty. The projects will be assessed / evaluated (for academic purpose) by a committee constituted by the department. Best problem solutions from various semesters / streams can combine together to participate in the Annual Problem solving Challenge NOVATE.

Problem Statement

Effective Medicine Management

Need Statement & Problem Description

Optimise the use of medicines by providing advice on prescribing medication monitoring, management of prescribing systems and education or training on the use of medicines. The effectiveness of a drug treatment is based on its efficacy, tolerability, safety, and acceptability. Effective medication management implies that the process of selecting and managing prescribed drugs results in an optimal patient outcome. Effectively prescribing medications includes gaining a mastery of drug knowledge, learning the nuts and bolts of treatment using medication, and appreciating the fundamental importance of psychotherapeutic and psychoeducational processes in medication management.

The simple and effective solution is required for Surplus Medicine collection and redistribution System.

Paper Recycling through Ink Removal

Need Statement & Problem Description

Is it possible to remove ink without damaging the paper which would mean that a single piece of paper could be reused several times before being condemned to the recycling bin? There is already a huge industry devoted to removing ink from paper as part of the recycling process. But to remove the ink without recycling the paper offers great benefits, since recycling uses an enormous amount of energy and resources, particularly water. Precisely how the technique could be incorporated into a photocopier or printer remains to be seen.

Objectives of the project:

E- WASTE MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING

Need Statement & Problem Description

Electronic waste or e-waste describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. Used electronics which are destined for reuse, resale, salvage, recycling, or disposal are also considered e-waste. Informal processing of e-waste can lead to adverse human health effects and environmental pollution.

Electronic wastes comprise from 2 to 5 percent of the municipal solid waste stream. This rapidly growing segment of our waste is one of substantial concern because of its hazardous and toxic materials content.

Objectives of the project:

* The primary objective of this project is to develop guidance tools for local governments and others to ensure that e-waste is managed in a way that protects public health and the environment while conserving valuable resources and then recycle them to convert it into required energy form.

RECYCLING OF GARBAGE TO ENSURE SAFETY

Need Statement & Problem Description

Garbage recycling is converting the waste material into new materials and objects. It helps to reduce energy usage, air pollution and water pollution. Recycling is the third component of reduce, reuse and the recycle. It can be categorized into various types like metallic, plastic, food waste and garden as dry and wet waste also.

Source separation: Garbage should be separated and sorted from the source as dry or wet and can be as green (food and garden waste) or blue (plastic, metallic). Food or garden waste can be used as compost for organic farming and blue waste like plastic, metal can be recycled as aluminium foil, ingots and transistors.

Objectives of the project:

* It would help to maintain the social and health system and would also maintain the economic and cultural wellbeing.

* It cleans the environment, apart from cleaning it also brings respectful recognition and pride.

Low Cost Water Purifier

Need Statement & Problem Description

A water purifiers removes impurities by minimizing contamination of water using a fine physical barrier, a chemical process, or a biological process. While the cost of water purifiers on Reverse Osmosis (RO) technology range from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 in the market there is a need of low cost water purifiers. Not everyone can afford branded water purifiers especially in rural regions.

Objectives of the project:

* Use effective method to adsorb toxic heavy metals from effluents not polluting the ground water and at the same time utilizing the discarded open waste in the environment for a useful purpose of waste water treatment.

* Utilize minimal energy input, less labour, and low investment, which in turn proves to be cost-effective and an outstanding alternative for treatment of contaminated water.

Sustainable Utilization of Flower Waste

Need Statement & Problem Description

Sustainable utilization of flower waste in the development of consumable products: It has been observed that after the worship in temple is over or in any other occasion where flowers are mostly used, find its place in dustbins after the events. In our efforts, we will try to find out any economical technique to use these flower wastes to develop some valuable consumable products. The flowers which are mostly used in temples include rose, jasmine, marigold, chrysanthemum, hyacinth, hibiscus, lotus etc. These flowers can be used to make some herbal products like incense sticks, perfumes, decorative items, natural dye for cotton & silk products, vermi-compost, extraction of essential oils, making of holi colours, bio-gas generation etc. Therefore, these flower waste could be converted as a wealth via producing some valuable products for society. Moreover, it will also help to reduce the environmental pollution caused by the improper disposal of flower wastes.

Objectives of the project:

Water Reclamation and Reuse

Need Statement & Problem Description

Ever thought of re-using the water you have been bathing with? The water from bathrooms and kitchens as well is straightway drained off and is later of no use to the society. Water demand being the biggest need of the hour and in-fact the call of the time, so not reusing the water is a big ‘no’. Should we not put the never used water before to use again? If not, according to a study, by 2030 40% of India’s population may not have drinking water. With the country facing a grave water crisis, the availability of potable water has decreased over the years which would result in severe situations. So, the technique of water savage must start from an individual and must be practiced from home to home.

Thereby, thinking of this as a basic problem our society is facing, we want to take your attention to a thing "Reusing of Household Water" which can be of great help to the society.

In our project, the main emphasis is laid on cleaning water that is used for bathing and kitchen work to a limit so that it is appropriate amidst quality and other norms. The main components of water are soaps and detergents (soluble and non-soluble).

Development of Innovative Water Conservation Techniques in Chopal, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Need Statement & Problem Description

Winter is here. What is the question that comes in everybody’s mind when the cold wind blows in the northern Himalayas? Is this about the wind or the snow? No, It is all about water. The people in extreme winter regions suffer a lot. The temperature at night goes below zero degree Celsius. During the day time too it is near freezing temperature. So, when winter comes all the water freezes. How can we eradicate the severe problem of drinking water in these regions? Water is the basic need of every human being. The proposal is to develop a water conservation technique underground or aboveground so that water in that particular confined area do not freeze and people in Chopal, Shimla have adequate water supply throughout the year.

Objectives of the project:

* Society i.e. downstream end houses in Chopal will be benefitted by the project by year supply of water. Continuous and enough supply of water will assist villagers to maintain healthy lifestyle. The water conservation methods adopted for hilly areas will be introduced to add factor of technology in the project.

IOT/GPS based mini safety device for women and children security

Need Statement & Problem Description

Today in the current global scenario, the prime question in every girl's mind, considering the ever-rising increase of issues on women harassment in recent past is mostly about her safety and security. The only thought haunting every girl is when they will be able to move freely on the streets even in odd hours without worrying about their security.

This problem deals with designing a device which is the integration of multiple devices, hardware comprises of a wearable “Smart band” or “Smart Ring” which continuously communicates with Smart phone that has access to the internet. The device may be either wireless sensor kit or IOT based device which is easy to use and which is efficient to provide help to that victim. Wherein, when the victim presses the device button, the inbuilt application will capture the photo, collect user’s information to send notification to the registered phone numbers with link of captured image. This saves the time and that victim get help without loss of time.

Soil Health Testing

Need Statement & Problem Description

The Comprehensive Assessment of Soil Health is necessary for farmers, gardeners, agricultural service providers. It is helpful in improving soil health because good quality soil is essential for high yield, and sufficient production.

Soil testing is crucial for increasing agricultural production, and this very important message has to reach farmers around the world. Regular testing of soil quality is the only way for them to know how best to treat their soil, so that in turn it can give the maximum yield.

To Create Awareness about Women’s Health in Rural Areas

Need Statement & Problem Description

The health status of women directly reflects the health status of the nation. Women’s health is compromised practically at every step in life. Mortality rate is higher in rural areas since there is ignorance regarding access to medical treatment on time. The concept of women’s health today has become a major concern among the developing countries because of deteriorating quality of life.

Fake currency Counter and Detector

Need Statement & Problem Description

During the time of admissions a lot of cash is brought in the university, so there may be a chance of bringing fake currency (intentionally/unintentionally) during the time of payment. Provide an innovative idea to help solve the same.

Objectives of the project:

* It can be a new hardware, software (using available technology) or a combination of both.

* The product should be compact and easy to use.

* It should be environment friendly, producing no pollution and consuming least possible energy.

* It should be fast enough to check a large amount of cash within seconds.